Weekly Report on Israeli Human Rights violations in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Pakistani army accuses India of killing 6 civilians along border
Myanmar: Aid shipment for Rohingya Muslims prevented by Buddhist mob
India seals maritime boundary to stop Rohingya Muslim refugees
Bangladesh: Rohingya Muslim plight through the eyes of children
UK to suspend its military ties with Myanmar
Iraq: 3 killed in suicide attack on restaurant in Saladin province
Nigeria: Triple suicide bombing killing 12 blamed on Boko Haram
Weekly Report on Israeli Human Rights violations in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Pakistan: Blast kills 5 in northwest Pakistan
Lebanon: Survivors recall 1982 Sabra, Shatila massacre
Myanmar: Fears of spreading violence against Muslims across Myanmar
UK: IED explosion in London underground train injured 18 people
India: 22 drown as boat capsizes in northern India
Iraq: Daesh terror attacks kill 74 in southern Iraq
Myanmar: Trawler carrying Rohingya Muslims sinks near Bangladesh, 2 children dead
Cameroon: Suicide bomber kills 5 worshippers in northern Cameroon mosque
UK: Brexit bill passes first hurdle in parliament
Myanmar: 200,000 Rohingya Muslim children need urgent support
Myanmar: UN: 310,000 Rohingya Muslims flee, textbook example of ethnic cleansing
UK: Brexit bill passes first hurdle in parliament
By Inci Gundag LONDON (AA): Britain’s parliament voted early Tuesday to give the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill a second reading, clearing the way for Prime Minister Theresa May to launch negotiations for the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU. … Continued
UK: May unveils post Brexit plans for EU citizens in UK
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): Prime Minister Theresa May laid out her government’s plans Thursday to grant special “settled EU status” to EU citizens living in the U.K. for five years. The new status unveiled during a European … Continued
UK PM May under fire over DUP vote deal
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA); As Brexit negotiations between the U.K. and the EU loom, an imminent voting deal between Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives and 10 lawmakers from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) are casting a shadow … Continued
Myanmar: EU urges humanitarian access to Rakhine state
By Kyaw Ye Lynn YANGON, Myanmar (AA) – A top EU official on Monday called on Myanmar’s government to grant full humanitarian access to the western Rakhine state, decrying the worsening situation since the military locked down the area … Continued
UK triggers Article 50, officially starts Brexit
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): The U.K. government on Wednesday officially began the process of leaving the EU, more than nine months after the electorate voted for Brexit. A letter from Prime Minister Theresa May was sent to … Continued
Muslims slam EU court’s headscarf ban
By Ayhan Simsek BERLIN (AA): The Court of Justice of the European Union has sparked outrage among Muslim communities after it ruled Tuesday that employers can prevent their workers from wearing religious symbols, including headscarves worn by certain Muslim … Continued
UK parliament paves way for Brexit
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): The U.K. parliament’s upper house Monday night passed the bill to trigger the country’s exit from the European Union. The House of Lords passed the EU Withdrawal Bill without the proposed amendments, which … Continued
Rohingya group urges EU support for Myanmar probe
By Busra Selvi Ogutcan ANKARA, Turkey (AA): A group representing Rohingya in Europe has called on the European Union to support a UN investigation into “Myanmar’s Crimes against Rohingya.” The European Rohingya Council, or ERC, said in a statement … Continued
UK ambassador to EU quits ahead of Brexit talks
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): The U.K.’s top envoy to the European Union resigned on Tuesday, creating more trouble for the country ahead of upcoming Brexit negotiations. Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed the resignation of Sir Ivan … Continued
UK Supreme Court hears EU exit case
By Busra Akin Dincer LONDON (AA): A Supreme Court hearing on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU began Monday as the government sought to avoid having to secure parliamentary consent on exit negotiations. The government is challenging last month’s High … Continued
Italy: Mediterranean Union issues joint anti-terror declaration
By Ali Hakan Der ROME (AA): The Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean on Monday issued a joint anti-terror declaration following an initiative by Turkey. At a bureau meeting held in the Italian Senate, representatives from Egypt, … Continued
Palestinian president slams ‘quartet’ report
By Anees Bargouthi RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday slammed a recent report issued by the Middle East “quartet” (comprised of the U.S., the UN, the EU and Russia) on the moribund Palestine-Israel peace process. “The … Continued
UK: Tens of thousands pro-Remain rally in London
LONDON (AA) – Tens of thousands of anti-Brexit protestors took to the streets of London on Saturday for a “March for Europe” rally against the UK’s referendum decision to leave the EU. Demonstrators holding signs reading “We all need the … Continued
UK: London mayor Khan demands more autonomy
LONDON (AA): London Mayor Sadiq Khan has demanded greater autonomy for the U.K. capital in the wake of Britain leaving the EU. London, Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain in the union and many have expressed concerns the British … Continued
EU seeks to avoid crisis after Brexit
By Ayhan Simsek BERLIN (AA): European leaders moved quickly on Friday to alleviate fears over the U.K. voting to leave the EU. “The EU is strong enough to find the right answers,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a … Continued
UK: PM David Cameron exclusive Q&A on EU Referendum
Next month the British public will go to the polls to make one of the biggest decisions in our lifetimes, they will decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union (EU). Answering keys questions posed by … Continued
Turkey: No common terrorism definition in EU countries
ANKARA (AA) – Contrary to what some might expect, European Union countries do not have a common definition of “terrorism” and “terrorist acts,” according to a new Justice Ministry report, Anadolu Agency has learned. The report researched regulations and punishment … Continued
Turkey: First refugees returns arrive from Greece
ISTANBUL (AA) – The first refugees to be returned to Turkey under a deal with the EU arrived from the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday morning. An Anadolu Agency correspondent on the Greek island a few kilometers from the … Continued
EU leaders agree on Turkey refugee deal
BRUSSELS (AA): European Union leaders on Friday agreed with Turkey a refugee deal which will see the opening of a new chapter in the country’s accession process in exchange for sending back refugees entering Europe via Greece. Turkey’s Prime Minister … Continued
Germany: Merkel urges compromise in EU-Turkey talk
BERLIN (AA) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has backed Ankara’s proposals for deepening EU-Turkey cooperation to address the refugee crisis, and urged partners to compromise on a deal at a key summit this week. “The far-reaching proposals of Turkish prime … Continued
Over 120 people attended a landmark conference on the media reporting of Islam and Muslims. It was held jointly by The Muslim News and Society of Editors in London on September 15.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.
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